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Karratha

119 km²

Karratha is characterised by household incomes well above most areas and a largely renting community.

Beyond that, it has a notably young population and more residents than most areas.

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📍 Karratha, Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population17,013▲ +3.3%since 2011 Median age32 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population9.0%People aged 65 and over2.8%Children under 1526.5%People in a de facto relationship21.7%▲ +10.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Karratha, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 38%, followed by Children (0–14) (26%) and Older adults (45–64) (22%).

Young adults (25–44)38.5%

Children (0–14)26.5%

Older adults (45–64)21.6%

Youth (15–24)10.7%

Seniors (65+)2.8%

Marital status

In Karratha, the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (43%) and Divorced (7%).

Married46%
Never married43%
Divorced7%
Separated4%
Widowed1%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Karratha, the largest group is Australia at 84%, followed by New Zealand (5%) and England (3%).

Australia64.9%

New Zealand4.2%

England2.6%

Philippines2.4%

India1.4%

South Africa1.3%

China0.3%

Vietnam0.2%

Nepal0.2%

Italy0.1%

Ancestry

In Karratha, the largest group is Australian at 35%, followed by English (33%) and Irish (8%).

Australian33.4%

English31.8%

Irish7.6%

Scottish7.6%

German3.2%

Filipino3.0%

Italian2.8%

Indian2.0%

Dutch1.8%

Chinese1.4%

Language

People using another language at home12.3%

Language used at home

In Karratha, the largest group is English only at 95%, followed by Tagalog (2%) and Mandarin (1%).

English only72.3%

Tagalog1.3%

Mandarin0.7%

Hindi0.5%

Punjabi0.3%

Vietnamese0.2%

Cantonese0.2%

Italian0.2%

Arabic0.1%

Greek0.1%

Religion

People with no religion47.8%

Religious affiliation

In Karratha, the largest group is No religion at 57%, followed by Christianity (36%) and Buddhism (2%).

No religion57%
Christianity36%
Buddhism2%
Hinduism2%
Islam2%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1251.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher16.9%

Highest year of school

In Karratha, the largest group is Year 12 at 62%, followed by Year 10 (21%) and Year 11 (13%).

Year 1251.5%

Year 1017.5%

Year 1110.7%

Year 9 or below3.7%

Highest qualification level

In Karratha, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 48%, followed by Bachelor degree (23%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (15%).

Certificate III / IV35.1%

Bachelor degree16.6%

Advanced diploma / diploma11.3%

Postgraduate degree4.1%

Certificate I / II3.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.9%

Field of qualification

In Karratha, the largest group is Engineering & related at 33%, followed by Management & commerce (19%) and Education (10%).

Engineering & related24.1%

Management & commerce14.1%

Education7.3%

Society & culture6.9%

Health6.8%

Architecture & building4.8%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.4%

Natural & physical sciences1.6%

Creative arts1.5%

Agriculture & environment1.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,570▲ +1.7%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$3,194▲ +11.3%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,497▲ +17.3%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week29.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week49.0%

Household income distribution

In Karratha, the largest group is $4,000 or more at 35%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (33%) and $3,000–$3,999 (20%).

$4,000 or more31.5%

$1,500–$2,99929.0%

$3,000–$3,99917.5%

$650–$1,4997.7%

Under $6503.5%

Personal income distribution

In Karratha, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $650–$1,499 (26%) and Under $650 (22%).

$1,500–$2,99929.6%

$650–$1,49921.4%

Under $65018.5%

$3,000 or more14.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition14.7%People with a mental health condition5.1%People needing help with daily activities1.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Karratha, the largest group is None at 82%, followed by One condition (15%) and Two conditions (3%).

None67.6%

One condition12.0%

Two conditions2.1%

Three or more0.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Karratha, the largest group is Asthma at 25%, followed by Mental health (23%) and Other condition (18%).

Asthma5.5%

Mental health5.1%

Other condition4.0%

Arthritis2.6%

Diabetes2.1%

Cancer1.0%

Heart disease1.0%

Lung condition0.4%

Stroke0.2%

Dementia0.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.4%People providing unpaid care5.8%People caring for children unpaid32.8%People who served in the Defence Force2.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework16.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8▼ -3.4%since 2011 One-parent families8.3%People living alone21.8%▲ +23.8%since 2011

Family composition

In Karratha, the largest group is Couples with children at 71%, followed by Couples without children (21%) and One-parent families (8%).

Couples with children71%
Couples without children21%
One-parent families8%
Other families1%

Household size

In Karratha, the largest group is 2 people at 28%, followed by 1 person (22%) and 4 people (21%).

2 people28.2%

1 person21.8%

4 people20.7%

3 people16.6%

5 people9.2%

6 or more3.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$320—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,972▼ -36.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011 Households renting60.0%Homes owned outright6.2%Separate (detached) houses79.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms81.5%▲ +3.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Karratha, the largest group is Rented at 61%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (26%) and Other tenure (7%).

Rented61%
Owned with a mortgage26%
Other tenure7%
Owned outright6%

Types of homes

In Karratha, the largest group is Separate house at 80%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (13%) and Flat or apartment (6%).

Separate house80%
Townhouse / semi-detached13%
Flat or apartment6%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Karratha, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 3 bedrooms (36%) and 2 bedrooms (11%).

4 bedrooms42.0%

3 bedrooms35.4%

2 bedrooms10.7%

1 bedroom5.4%

5 or more4.2%

Studio / none0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Karratha, the largest group is $200–$349 at 26%, followed by Under $200 (26%) and $350–$549 (20%).

$200–$34923.9%

Under $20023.6%

$350–$54917.8%

$550–$74913.1%

$750 or more12.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Karratha, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 37%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (33%) and $3,000 or more (20%).

$1,800–$2,99934.9%

$1,000–$1,79931.7%

$3,000 or more19.4%

Under $1,0009.1%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.7%▼ -17.6%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Karratha, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 45%, followed by 1 vehicle (26%) and 3 vehicles (18%).

2 vehicles44.9%

1 vehicle25.7%

3 vehicles17.8%

4 or more8.8%

No vehicle2.7%

How people get to work

In Karratha, the largest group is Car (driver) at 83%, followed by Car (passenger) (8%) and Walked (4%).

Car (driver)70.4%

Car (passenger)6.7%

Walked3.0%

Worked at home2.5%

Bus2.0%

Bicycle0.6%

Train0.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years55.1%Recent arrivals from overseas15.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.8%Labour-force participation72.9%Employed full-time71.6%

Industries people work in

In Karratha, the largest group is Mining at 22%, followed by Construction (12%) and Education & training (9%).

Mining20.4%

Construction11.4%

Education & training8.3%

Health care & social assistance7.5%

Public administration & safety6.7%

Retail trade6.7%

Transport & warehousing5.9%

Accommodation & food5.5%

Administrative & support4.3%

Other services3.8%

Occupations people work in

In Karratha, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 25%, followed by Professionals (16%) and Clerical & administrative (12%).

Technicians & trades24.8%

Professionals15.2%

Clerical & administrative11.5%

Managers11.0%

Labourers9.9%

Machinery operators & drivers9.9%

Community & personal service9.4%

Sales workers6.0%

Nearby areas

Dampier Roebourne (L)Wickham Point Samson (L)Pannawonica (L)Port Hedland Onslow (L)Tom Price

👥 Demographics & Identity